• Place the chocolate in to a large bowl and place over a simmering pan pf water. Make sure that the water is not touching the base of the bowl as this may heat the chocolate too quickly and then cause the chocolate to melt too quickly and separate. Once melted remove from the heat and use as required.

Chocolate Bark

• On a tray lined with cling film pour on half the chocolate and spread with a spatula into a rustic shaped chocolate bar about half a centimeter thick.
• As you wish, sprinkle over your desired toppings such as popping candy, jelly beans and various coloured sugar sprinkles.

Chocolate Shapes

• With the melted chocolate pour in to the moulds and then lay on a tray and chill until set. If you want you can sprinkle some popping candy or sugar sprinkles to add a little more effect.
• You could also add peanut butter to the middle. To do this, fill the moulds half way and then with a knife scrape up the sides. Scoop a small piece of peanut butter in each mould and then top with further chocolate and then chill in the fridge until required.